Sonder...a word from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, describes the realization that each passerby has a story as complex, and as familiar, as our own.

We all struggle with the same things, albeit to widely varying degrees. In short, we are far more similar than we are different. Further, when we interact with each other our stories intersect...in myriad ways your story adds to mine, and mine to yours.

There is a story behind each piece of jewelry I make, and there are stories in the stones and metals that I use. Stories that started thousands of years ago in the land under our feet. Stories that involve erupting volcanoes and wild rivers and even stellar explosions.

When you wear materials such as turquoise or silver, these ancient stories merge with your story...and I think that is a beautiful thing.

Thanks for stopping by and letting SonderHandmade be a part of your story!